Michael Steinmetz

Dear Italy High School Families,

Italy ISO Health Services
Kim Hopgood, RN
Italy High School
972-483-741 I
khopgood@italyisd.org

Dodie Chambers. LVN
Stafford Elementary School
972-483-6342
dchambers@italyisd.org

In keeping with Italy ISD's practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all families that an individual(s) who has been lab-confirmed positive for COVID-19 was present on the Italy High School campus on January 11, 2021 for about 1 hour. Due to privacy requirements, we are not able to provide the name of this individual or any details that may identify him or her.
The district is conducting a case investigation and will notify any individuals determined to be in close contact* with the COVID-positive individual. All students and staff that came in close contact will be directly notified. Those that were in close contact will follow the Italy guidelines and self-monitor for 14 days, unless otherwise required to quarantine. We will keep you apprised of additional updates.
While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you watch for symptoms of COVID-19, which include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New Loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

If you or any member of the Italy family begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. If you have a lab-confirmed positive case of COVID-19, please notify our school by calling 972-483-7411.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Sincerely,

Jason Lawson
Italy High School Principal

Michael Steinmetz

Alert! Italy ISD will have a 2 hour delay in the start time on Monday, January 11th. Buses will run 2 hours later than normal. Thank you.

Michael Steinmetz

Please complete the Form for the 4th6 weeks of school for virtual or in person instruction. Thank you.
https://forms.gle/vi1iRiahqWCFwUyk7

Michael Steinmetz

All Extracurricular events will still continue as scheduled during the extended holiday break. Thank you.

Michael Steinmetz

Out of abundance of caution, Italy ISD will be extending its holiday break until Monday, January 11th. This is partly due to a rise in Covid-19 cases among our faculty and staff. Faculty, staff, and students will all return to school on the 11th at their regular times.